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Pixi vs MAËLYS

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Pixi and MAËLYS are distinct skincare lines, with the British brand from 1999 offering nourishing toners, targeted serums, soothing eye products, and hydrating moisturizers, while the other is loved for targeted serums and advanced formulas. Pixi suits sensitive skin and dry sensitive skin best because of its gentle, balancing nature, featuring standout solutions such as the Glow Tonic for acne-prone skin, the Glow Peel Pads for skin with dark spots, and the Retinol Tonic for mature skin, whereas MAËLYS suits all skin types best with specialized solutions like the TOO-FINE for acne-prone skin and the RE-LURE Tight & Tone Body Serum for skin with dark spots. Both deliver thoughtful care through their carefully crafted treatments, though they differ in their foundational formulations and ideal skin pairings.

Pixi is a British skincare brand founded in 1999.

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This page compares some of the most popular Pixi and MAËLYS products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Pixi vs MAËLYS products

Questions and answers

Pixi or MAËLYS: which is better?

Pixi offers a much wider range of products that suit various skin types well, whereas MAËLYS has very limited fit levels across the board. Pixi products frequently feature key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, which help maintain skin hydration and recovery.

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What is the difference between Pixi and MAËLYS?

Pixi offers a broad skincare line featuring a high proportion of fragrance-free formulas and strong Lovi fit levels for sensitive and dry skin types, whereas MAËLYS provides a very limited product selection with lower fit ratings across most skin categories.

Which is more affordable, Pixi or MAËLYS?

Neither Pixi nor MAËLYS shares specific price details on this page to determine which brand is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Pixi or MAËLYS?

Pixi causes fewer breakouts because its products range from Average to Superior for acne-prone skin, whereas MAËLYS rates Low for acne-prone skin.

How do the founding years and corporate ownerships of Pixi and MAËLYS compare?

Pixi was founded in 1999 in the United Kingdom and is independently owned, whereas MAËLYS was founded in 2017 and is owned by the Barinboim Group.

Which brand has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, Pixi or MAËLYS?

Pixi has more fragrance-free products listed on the page, with 7 out of 10 products lacking fragrance compared to only 1 out of 2 for MAËLYS.

What specific skin types are best suited for Pixi according to its brand-focused routines?

Pixi fits sensitive skin, dry sensitive skin, and dry skin best according to its brand-focused routines. Hyaluronic acid helps bind moisture in the skin.

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Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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